Parent Advisory, Title I Meeting

August 15th, 2024

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What is Title I

“Title I” is the federal program that provides funding to local school districts to improve the academic achievement of disadvantaged students. It is part of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act first passed in 1965. That Act is reauthorized by Congress from time to time.

Policy Code:   1310/4002   PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT�

• The board recognizes the critical role of parents in the education of their children and in the schools.  The board directs school administrators to develop programs that will promote and support parental involvement in student learning and achievement at school and at home and encourage successful progress toward graduation.  Each parent is encouraged to learn about the educational program, the educational goals and objectives of the school system, and his or her own child’s progress.  The board also encourages parents to participate in activities designed by school personnel to involve them, such as parent conferences, in order to encourage effective communication.

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•  The board directs each principal or designee to develop a parental involvement plan as a part of the school improvement plan.  This plan must include, at a minimum, the board directives provided below.  In addition, the plan must include ways to enhance parental involvement in the following areas:

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•  1. meaningful two-way communication between home and school;
•  2. promotion of responsible parenting;
•  3. involvement of parents and guardians in student learning;
•  4. promotion of volunteering;
•  5. involvement of parents and guardians in school decisions that affect children and families;
•  6. parental training;
•  7. community collaboration; and
•  8. promotion of student health awareness.

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Title I School

• Gouge Primary is a Title I school
• This means that we receive Title I Part A funding
• We implement school-wide parent involvement policies required by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act

Parent Involvement Policy

• Student Compact– This came home with your student on the first day of school.
• Goals:
• Parents will be involved in school improvement planning and have the opportunity to attend School Improvement Team meetings
• Communication between school and home will be encouraged through the use of student folders, conferences, and frequent progress reporting

Title I School

• Title I funding provides Gouge Primary a teaching position and tutoring for students